Red Lentil and Cumin Soup

This soup is adapted from Rosemary Conley’s ‘Low Fat Cookbook’ and is excellent for a warming lunch and very good for you – just 193 kcals and 1.9g fat. Serves 6 1 onion finely chopped 225g or 8oz leeks halved lengthways and then sliced 225g or 8oz carrots diced 1 tablespoon ground cumin 175g or…

Sweet and Sour Corn Soup

This is adapted from a Rosemary Conley recipe and it is very quick and so low in fat and calories – just 58 kcals and 1.2g fat per serving! For a more substantial meal you could add some cooked noodles and chicken to the bowl. Serves 4 225g or 8oz frozen sweetcorn 2 fresh red…

Roasted Red Pepper and Goats Cheese Salad

This is a great light starter if you are entertaining or a side dish for a BBQ. It’s also incredibly easy to put together and very attractive on the plate. Serves 4 1 large jar roasted red peppers, drained 100g or 4oz of goats cheese or feta 50g or 2oz pine nuts lightly toasted 4…

Lentil and Goats Cheese Salad

This is a brilliant light starter if you are entertaining – it takes minutes to assemble and tastes divine. Oh and it’s low in fat and calories! 220 kcals and 9.3g per serving. 100g or 4oz canned green lentils, drained (you can use puy lentils simmered for 30 mins if you have the time or…

Roasted Onion, Rocket and Pecorino Salad

This is adapted from an Ainsley Harriot recipe from his brilliant ‘Low Fat Meals in Minutes’ book. This salad is just so delicious and perfect as a light starter for a dinner party as it so easy to make and looks very impressive. Use parmesan if you can’t find pecorino. Serves 4 12 button onions…

Garlic Chicken, Pinenut and Parmesan Salad

Serves 4 as a starter A great starter, as you can get everything ready beforehand and just put it together when you are ready – so excellent for entertaining. I like to use a health grill or griddle pan to cook the chicken to give it the griddle lines but it’s not essential if you…